04 August 2023

Iceotope’s new KUL RAN, an ultra-resilient and highly-energy efficient precision liquid cooled server solution, was recently launched to address extreme edge deployment challenges.

KUL RAN is a new 19-inch short-depth rack form factor with HPE ProLiant DL110 servers and 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors optimised for high-density, low-latency edge, virtualised RAN, and 5G services. The solution fits to existing deployed infrastructure.

KUL RAN is specifically designed for telco and harsh edge deployments to meet the need for reliable data processing installations close to the point of use in the face of a range of challenges from power constraints to service accessibility, as well as local environment and ambient weather conditions.

KUL RAN delivers up to a 40% power saving compared to other edge servers in its class. Precision liquid cooling removes nearly 100% of the heat generated by the electronic components of a server, reducing energy consumption and eliminating water consumption.

KUL RAN has been created as a ‘fit and forget’ solution, for reliable operations with significantly fewer service visits, greatly reducing the OpEx burden on operators. It can be installed, removed, and replaced thanks to its sealed chassis. Its IP67-rated enclosure provides 100% protection from thermal shock, dust, and other airborne contaminants, keeping the housed solution factory clean throughout its operational life.

The solution also enhances server uptime in extreme conditions should supporting systems fail, either at rack or shed level. In some instances, the deployment of KUL RAN, which is designed to far exceed NEBS compliance standards, means supporting environmental control systems do not need to deliver resiliency, saving the operator both CapEx and OpEx costs.